This NRCS grant is for enhancing the delivery of conservation technical assistance and programs like EQIP and CRP, helping land users make sound natural resource management decisions. Grantees will administer staff to assist with key functions: land treatment planning (including Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans and CREP), conservation practice implementation and certification for EQIP contracts, and administrative services for program applicants. This initiative supports efficient execution of voluntary conservation efforts on private, tribal, and non-federal lands, promoting agricultural production and environmental quality.
Opportunity ID: 238148
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VT-50-13-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance in NRCS Program Delivery |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Combination of discretionary and mandatory funds |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | NRCS delivers conservation technical assistance through its voluntary Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA). Conservation technical assistance is the help provided to land users to address opportunities, concerns, and problems related to the use of natural resources to assist land users in making sound natural resource management decisions on private, tribal, and other non-federal lands. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality. Through EQIP farmers may receive financial and technical assistance to install or implement structural or management practices on eligible agricultural land. NRCS provides technical assistance in planning for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), focusing on conserving highly erodible and environmentally sensitive land with conservation management practices. Applicants will be responsible for providing overall administration (hiring, supervision and payroll) of staff hired to provide assistance with: 1) Land Treatment Planning associated with Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CTA) and other technical assistance as necessary; 2) planning associated with the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP); 3) conservation practice implementation and certification associated with EQIP contracts; and 4) Administrative services with program applicants and contracts (CTA and EQIP). Staff hired to provide the identified services will typically be located in NRCS field offices and once security clearances are completed will be provided working space, and access to an NRCS computers and vehicles as necessary. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont USDA NRCS Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Jacobson
Executive Assistant Phone 802-951-6796 x221 Email:mary.jacobson@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 238148 Full Announcement-1 -> cooperative agreement tech admin assistance fy2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Jacobson Executive Assistant Phone 802-951-6796 x221 Email: mary.jacobson@vt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00181662 | Aug 23, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238148 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238148 SF424B-1.1.pdf
238148 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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